The Queen of Zanzibar
I had no idea that Freddie Mercury had such a colorful heritage and childhood. He was born in Zanzibar when it was a British Protectorate (it is now Tanzania) and was educated in India. He and his family then moved to Britain in 1964 when Tanzania became independent and immigrants of Indian and Arab descent were driven out.
Freddie Mercury is in the news because the 'Mercury Restaurant' (named after him) in Zanzibar is planning a huge beach party in honor of his birthday. A Muslim leader has declared that the party must be stopped because Mercury was gay and "violated Islam with his flamboyant lifestyle" and added "That's why he was branded a Queen," Ummm...yeah.
Source: Coming Anarchy
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